Ninth Great Wolf Lodge to open in 2007 BY Sarah Todd | 15 Jun 2006 US-based indoor waterpark resort operator Great Wolf Resorts (GWR) is to open its ninth Great Wolf Lodge in late 2007 in Grapevine, Texas.
IHRSA launches John McCarthy scholarship 15 Jun 2006 The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has established a merit scholarship to its annual Institute for Professional Club Management in the name of its executive director, John McCarthy.
Diggerland heads for the US 15 Jun 2006 Kent, UK-based theme park operator Diggerland Adventure Park is set to open its first site outside of the UK, in Virginia, US.
Museum of Modern Literature opens in Germany 14 Jun 2006 The 12m euro (£8m, US$15m) Museum of Modern Literature opened on 6 June in Marbach, Germany, hometown of German writer Friedrich Schiller.
Girl injured at Six Flags Great America 13 Jun 2006 A 10-year-old girl was reportedly hospitalised after being hit on the head while on a waterslide at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, on 7 July.
IHG to manage Holiday Inn Resort in Thailand BY Helen Patenall | 13 Jun 2006 InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced that it will manage the Holiday Inn Resort Regent Beach Cha-Am in Thailand.
Turf laid at Wembley 13 Jun 2006 The first strips of turf are being laid at Wembley Stadium – a step forward described by Wembley chief executive, Michael Cunnah, as "a significant milestone".
Adventure Golf course to open in Mingara next month 13 Jun 2006 A new Adventure Golf course is set to open next month (July) at Mingara Recreation Club, on the central coast of New South Wales, Australia.
Liverpool council considers waterfront revamp schemes 13 Jun 2006 Proposals are to be considered in Liverpool for the £1.4m revamping of part of the River Mersey waterfront to create a major open air venue in time for the city’s year as European Capital of Culture in 2008.
Golf resort planned for Dubai World City 12 Jun 2006 Dubai World City (DWC), the 140sq km development planned as part of the new Dubai World Central Airport, is set to include a golf and spa resort.
Starwood to expand hospitality brands BY Helen Patenall | 12 Jun 2006 Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide has announced the successful roll out of the recently launched aloft hotel brand.
Steigenberger opens Baltic Coast hotel 12 Jun 2006 Frankfurt-based Steigenberger Hotel Group has opened the latest property in its planned two-year expansion, the Steigenberger Strandhotel Zingst on the Baltic Coast.
IFI investigates European expansion 08 Jun 2006 The Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) is investigating the potential delivery of the scheme in Europe, following its success in the UK over the past five years.
Virgin Active Italy goes outdoors 08 Jun 2006 Recent expansions by Virgin Active Italy include the opening of new outdoor terraces at the group’s Genova and Florence clubs.
Emotion Fitness new for Hungary 08 Jun 2006 The first two centres of new health club chain Emotion Fitness have opened in Hungary, in Balatonszárszó and Keszthely.
Sportopolis and HealthCity to merge 08 Jun 2006 Belgian fitness chain Sportopolis is in merger talks with HealthCity – the largest fitness chain in the Netherlands – and private equity investor Waterland, one of HealthCity’s shareholders.
Curves enters Norwegian fitness market 08 Jun 2006 Fitness franchise company Curves International has launched its first club in Norway and announced plans to open 110 facilities in the country over the next five years.
Global Wellness Day (GWD) will mark its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the theme: #JoyMagenta – a celebration of the healing qualities of simple gestures and activities that spark joy.
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider, HUM2N, to launch a clinic at Six Senses London, at The Whiteley.
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known for its site in Altaussee, Austria – has launched a day clinic at the Rosewood Vienna.
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of lean muscle mass in people who are taking weight-loss medications.
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French West Indies, is offering a programme of ocean-inspired yoga classes between 8-14 June to celebrate Global Wellness Day (GWD).
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat package that includes a hot yoga session that will take place in Jersey Zoo’s butterfly sanctuary.
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that includes guided rainforest walks, mindful movement and guided coastal meditation experiences.
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept designed to bring this fast growing, but rather expensive, modality into the mainstream.
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and competitive sector, the importance of differentiation and the ongoing challenge of tackling inequalities.
Longevitix, a clinical platform for preventive and longevity medicine, has launched its AI-powered intelligence system to help physicians deliver continuous, personalised longevity-focused care at scale.
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights for four Orangetheory Fitness studios to Icon Palestre.
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding its portfolio by adding a new centre in Hyderabad that will launch between 2028 and 2029.
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer care has revealed that almost half of participating respondents (46 per cent) are unaware that cancer is a disability and guests with a cancer diagnosis must be given equal access to treatments to prevent discrimination
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Mexican operator, Solmar Hotels and Resorts, is hosting a series of events in celebration of Global Wellness Day, including a Temazcal ceremony at its Playa Grande Resort and Spa in Los Cabos.
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii is preparing to open near the world-famous archaeological site in southern Italy.
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and is committed to meeting all legal obligations after news of a tribunal has made national headlines.
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental Mansions, Abu Dhabi, in 2029.
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world championship for running on connected treadmills over five kilometres.
